Georgian Mafia Quietly Establishing Itself in Poland. This Is How the Gangster Elite Operates

Rzeczpospolita's "Plus Minus" section reports on the successful, yet concerning, crackdown on Georgian mafia figures in Poland, highlighting the deep entrenchment of this organized crime group.

The article details the arrest of "worowie w zakonie" (thieves-in-law), who are described as the elite of the Georgian criminal underworld. While these police successes are celebrated, they carry a somber implication: they confirm that these powerful figures are actively operating within Poland, overseeing criminal interests, mediating conflicts, and managing illicit finances.

These mafiosi reportedly maintain low profiles, living discreetly in rented properties and avoiding direct confrontation with law enforcement. However, their influence is described as pervasive and dangerous. The report notes Georgia's own efforts to expel these figures, even resorting to extreme measures like allegedly intercepting a Polish plane to deport one individual. Rzeczpospolita frames this as a beneficial policy for Georgia but a significant problem for Europe, as these criminals often find refuge and continue their activities elsewhere on the continent. This Polish perspective underscores the cross-border nature of organized crime and the challenges it poses to national security and law enforcement cooperation within the EU.